Marlay Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Marlay Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 23.28 N,5 58.62 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 53.388000
- Longitude: -5.977000
|
| Wreck Depth |
17.971 m
|
| Water Depth |
24 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
MARLAY |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
61 m |
| Width |
8.8 m |
| Draught |
4.3 |
| Sonar Length |
61 |
| Sonar Width |
10.5 |
| Shadow Height |
4.5 |
| Orientation |
60 |
| Tonnage |
798 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Dec 16, 1902
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Scour Dimensions |
,,002.5,000 |
| Original Detection Year |
1902 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Mar 7, 2016 |
Surveying Details
27.1.86 HAS BEEN LOCATED IN 532322N, 055828W [OSI]. LIES ON HER SIDE AND IS THREE QUARTERS BURIED IN SAND. LIES WITH BOW TOWARDS COASTLINE IN 27MTRS GEN DEPTH. (R. GOLDEN, TELECON 27.1.86). H1310/86/6 18.2.86 LYING ON STBD SIDE WITH COAL CARGO SPREAD AROUND. LEAST DEPTH VARIES FROM 22-28MTRS. THERE IS A CONSIDERABLE SCOUR. (R. GOLDEN, 30.1.86). INS AS WK 22MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/21 22.1.04 DIVED 11.10.03 IN 5323.305N, 0558.682W [WGD] USING GPS. STANDS 2MTRS HIGH BY E/S, 3MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE. ESTIMATED DIMENSIONS: LENGTH 55MTRS, WIDTH 6-7MTRS. LIES ON ITS SIDE WITH THE BOWS IN THE GENERAL DIRECTION OF HOWTH HEAD. HULL IS MOSTLY INTACT ALTHOUGH THE SUPERSTRUCTURE HAS COLLAPSED. (A THOMPSON). RETAIN AS WK 22MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2009/000115415 25.8.09 LOCATED IN 5323.3025N, 0558.6331W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.39MTRS. LENGTH 60-65MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS, HT 8.5MTRS OF WHICH 4.5MTRS IS ABOVE SEABED. LIES 060/200 DEGS. (SDC EXAMINATION OF GSI SURVEY CV08_03 DTD 2008). SCOUR APPROX 4MTRS DEEP RUNS N/S. AMEND WK 18.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 5140/09. 8.2.13 LENGTH 53MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 5.4MTRS. LIES NE/SW. (WARSHIPS, UBOATS & LINERS - INSS 2012). NCA. 10.4.14 LIES IN 5323.280N,0558.620W [WGD]. LEAST DEPTH 18.39 IN GEN DEPTH 24.67MTRS. (IRISH WK LIST). AMEND POSN. SEP 2015/000263012 7.3.16 WK 17.971MTRS IN 5323.280N, 0558.620W [WGD]. (GSI IRELAND WK RECORDS, CV08_03). AMEND TO DW 17.9MTRS.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1890 BY WORKMAN CLARK & CO LTD, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TEDCASTLE, MCCORMICK & CO, DUBLIN. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 170NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR DUBLIN. HATCH COVERS BREACHED BY HEAVY SEAS. CAPSIZED AND SANK. 14 LIVES LOST. (DODS & SII).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
53 23.28 N,5 58.62 W
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FAQ
Where is the MARLAY wreck located?
The MARLAY wreck is located at coordinates 53 23.28 N,5 58.62 W.
How deep is the MARLAY and where exactly is it located?
The MARLAY lies at a depth of about 17.971 meters and is located at coordinates 53 23.28 N,5 58.62 W.
How deep is the seabed around the MARLAY?
The seabed around the MARLAY lies at approximately 24 meters deep.
When did the MARLAY sink?
The MARLAY sank on Dec 16, 1902.
When was the wreck of the MARLAY discovered?
The wreck of the MARLAY was discovered in 1902.
What country did the MARLAY belong to?
The MARLAY belonged to GB.
What cargo was the MARLAY carrying?
The MARLAY was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the MARLAY?
The MARLAY had a tonnage of 798 tons.
What type of wreck is the MARLAY?
The MARLAY is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
ON STBD SIDE, HULL INTACT, BOWS SW, SCOUR RUNS N/S